Seemingly inspired by the complex beauty and graceful movements of exotic fish, Rodarte's fall/winter 2008 runway show presented stunning ethereal and flowing dresses.
Trendinista did a great job of pairing these layered dresses with the fish that seems to be the source of inspiration.
A superb sensual runway by Rodarte's Kate and Laura Mulleavy.
Implications - It is definitely hard to create something that hasn't already been done, whether you are in the fashion business or working at an advertising agency. Being super-creative is a must if you want your business to outshine the rest of the competition. The featured collection of dresses is a good example of looking "outside the box" of creative inspiration.
Fish-Inspired Fashion
Siamese Fighting Fish Dresses at Rodarte
Trend Themes
1. Fish-inspired Fashion - Opportunity for fashion designers to explore underutilized inspirations, bringing new and unexpected styles to the fashion industry.
2. Exotic Animal Inspiration - Potential for designers in various creative industries to draw upon underexplored sources of inspiration to create unique and captivating designs.
3. Layered Dresses - Developing new techniques to layer traditional dresses brings the opportunity to create unique and complex designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion designers have the opportunity to explore new inspirations from diverse sources to create stunning collections.
2. Textiles - New methods of layering fabrics and materials for clothing can be explored and adapted to create new and exciting styles in the textile industry.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can experiment with new inspirations, combining various elements to push boundaries and create new work.